71 Ritz Cove
Dana Point, CA 92629
Listing broker / agent: Compass · Roderic Stadelmann · 858-231-3911 · CRMLS
MLS # OC26126569 · Last checked Nov 14, 2026 19:44 UTC
About this property
Perched hill-top within the prestigious guard-gated oceanfront enclave of Ritz Cove, this extraordinary 9,048-square-foot coastal estate embodies the pinnacle of refined seaside living. Designed to capture the grandeur of the Pacific from nearly every vantage point, the residence blends scale and sophistication, creating an unparalleled retreat along one of Southern California’s most coveted stretches of coastline.The terraced backyard offers private, immediate access to Salt Creek Beach, while Ritz Cove’s gates open to an unmatched coastal lifestyle—perfectly positioned between two world-class resorts. Walk to the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, The Ritz-Carlton or the exclusive Monarch Bay Beach Club, with fine dining, boutique shopping, and the soon-to-be-reimagined Dana Point Harbor just moments away. A blank canvas waiting for a personal touch and oerfectly suited for living large along the oceanfront.
Property details
- MLS number
- OC26126569
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 7 Baths
- Living area
- 9,048 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.4494 acres
- County
- Orange
- Year built
- 2002
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 95
Building
- Year built
- 2002
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Contemporary, Mediterranean, Modern
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Sauna, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Built In Range, Freezer, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired For Data, Wired For Sound, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Forced Air, High Efficiency
- Cooling
- Central Air, High Efficiency
- Fireplace
- Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 9
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Direct Access, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Gated, Private, Rv Access Parking
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Heated, Private
- Spa
- Heated, Private
- Patio / porch
- Patio
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Catalina, Coastline, Ocean, Water
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Community features
- Curbs, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated
- Association amenities
- Controlled Access, Management, Guard, Security
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $990.00
- Association fee frequency
- Monthly
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Capistrano Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Henry Dana Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Dana Point | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Dana Hills High (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Dana Point | 9–12 | 1.1 mi |
| John Malcom Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Del Obispo Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Juan Capistrano | K–5 | 2.4 mi |
| Marco Forster Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Juan Capistrano | 6–8 | 2.4 mi |
| Kinoshita Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · San Juan Capistrano | K–5 | 2.6 mi |
| Palisades Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Capistrano Beach | K–5 | 3.2 mi |
| George White Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Capistrano Unified · Laguna Niguel | K–5 | 3.3 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $16,950,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $17,495,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $17,495,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-09-14 13:19 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 06:53 | $16,950,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Dana Point
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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